Automation & Maintenance Manager - Conveyor Systems

geodi; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid maternity and parental leave

Mental health and wellness programs

Career development opportunities

On-call support and 24/7 environment

Job summary

GEODIS in the United States is seeking a Manager Automation Maintenance Engineering to lead the maintenance of vendor-supplied material handling systems at a distribution facility. You will supervise technicians, perform regular maintenance on conveyors and related equipment, troubleshoot PLCs and control devices, and ensure safety and performance standards are met.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 5+ years of experience, and the ability to lead a team in a dynamic 3PL

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field as listed above.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience or training.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with presentation skills.
• 3PL warehousing or fulfillment experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with safety circuits and warehouse control systems.

Responsibilities

• Manages the industrial maintenance technician team and ensures timely, safe project completion.
• Supervises and performs service and routine maintenance on conveyors and related equipment.
• Tests and troubleshoots equipment including conveyors, E-sop circuits, and PLC inputs/outputs.
• Replaces control devices as needed and sets up metalworking tools.
• Maintains maintenance records and safety compliance.
• Generates daily/weekly performance logs; communicates with clients and leadership.
• Leads a team effectively and builds relationships with staff and customers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Manhattan WMS

Red Prairie WMS

Synapse

Pyramid Director

DCMS

Dematic IQ

Job description

GEODIS in the United States is seeking a Manager Automation Maintenance Engineering to lead the maintenance of vendor-supplied material handling systems at a distribution facility. You will supervise technicians, perform regular maintenance on conveyors and related equipment, troubleshoot PLCs and control devices, and ensure safety and performance standards are met.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 5+ years of experience, and the ability to lead a team in a dynamic 3PL